PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Campbell (ranked 3354 p4p, 25326 weight class) and Outer Haven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Outer Haven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Campbell
vs
Haven

185 cm
25
180
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
178
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Outer Haven!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Campbell forces Haven back against the cage and clinches.

Campbell drags the fight down to the ground.

Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haven gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Campbell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Haven escapes and throws Campbell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Haven is looking to take a break and control but Campbell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campbell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Haven's best efforts.
Haven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haven prevents Campbell from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Haven in particular looking to stall.
Haven is pressing down on Campbell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Campbell is holding on for now.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.

Campbell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Campbell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Campbell tries to get to full guard but Haven has control of the leg.

Campbell actively working from the bottom here.
Campbell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Campbell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haven gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haven tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.

Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haven defends it easily.

Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haven gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campbell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to mount his opponent but Haven defends it.

Campbell is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Haven is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Campbell!